Beethoven

Name: Chai Chuan Jing

Module: AELP

Lecturer: Miss Dot

Date: 13th June 2014

Title: Past People

Pianist

Ludwig van Beethoven

Introduction

• Born on17 December 1770, Bonn, Germany.• Died on 26 March 1827.• Absolutely famous German composer and

pianist.• ‘King of Symphones’

Contributions

First, widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto and quartet.

Second, combining vocals and instruments in a new way.

Next, classical traditions with Joseph Haydn and Mozart.

His art encompasses the new spirit of humanism and incipient

nationalism.

He distinguished the difference between Romantic and Classical music.

Thus, he influenced the creative mind and the next generation.

He stringently redefined the moral imperatives of Kant

Life at That Time

Early Years

Musical Talents

His music was taught by his father beating him and extra hours of practice

hoping that his young son would be recognized as a musical Mozart.

First public performance.

Beethoven took this challenge.

Colorful years

Sent Beethoven to Vienna

Tried hard

Concertos

Old Age

Lost hearing

Many illnesses

Conclusion

References

1. http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/58473/Ludwig-van-Beethoven

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4. http://img.inspiringwallpapers.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/danbo-plays-the-piano.jpg

5. http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/pc5/7zy/pc57zyxcB.jpeg